Best 7 My Mamas Pound Cake Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and nostalgic recipe for "My Mama's Pound Cake"? Experience the warmth and flavors of home with this classic Southern treat. Indulge in the rich, buttery texture and sweet, velvety crumb that has been passed down through generations. Whether it's for a special occasion or a cozy family gathering, this article will guide you to discover the secrets and techniques for creating the perfect "My Mama's Pound Cake" that will become a beloved family tradition.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAMA GUNN'S POUND CAKE



Mama Gunn's Pound Cake image

This prized recipe was highly sought after in Eden, North Carolina. My great-grandma will haunt me forever for making this public, but it's too good to keep to myself.

Provided by Jess Michael

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
3 cups white sugar
6 large eggs
¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; sift the flour mixture twice into a separate bowl. Cream butter, shortening, and sugar in another large bowl until smooth; stir eggs and milk into creamed mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • Gradually mix flour into moist ingredients to make a smooth batter; stir lemon and vanilla extracts into batter. Continue mixing until no sugar granules are visible. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is springy and cake is set in the center, about 90 minutes. Let cake cool in the pan until sides separate from pan; turn out onto a rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.4 calories, Carbohydrate 82.9 g, Cholesterol 134.9 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 385.5 mg, Sugar 51 g

PAULA DEEN'S MAMA'S POUND CAKE



Paula Deen's Mama's Pound Cake image

"All southern women are brought up to be able to make several dishes. This is one of them. This is the same recipe that my Maw-Maw used. She served it plain with powdered sugar on top, with strawberries & homemade whipped cream. If you were lucky she would toast you a piece for breakfast, and you could have it with one of her homemade jam's or jellies."

Provided by cajunhippiegirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco or 1/2 cup any shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease & flour a 10" tube pan or bundt pan.
  • Sift dry Ingredients.
  • Cream butter & shortening together.
  • Add sugar a little at a time.
  • Cream until fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition to fully incorporate the eggs into the batter.
  • Add dry ingredients and milk to mixture alternating; starting and ending with flour.
  • Mix in vanilla.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until it passes the toothpick test.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 100.6, Sodium 230.2, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 40.1, Protein 5.3

MAMA'S POUND CAKE



Mama's Pound Cake image

A classic dessert that's a total crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
5 eggs
3 cups plus more for pan all purpose flour
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 lb (2 sticks) plus more for pan butter
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • With a mixer, cream butter and shortening together. To the bowl, add sugar a little at a time. Then, add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. In another bowl, stir dry ingredients together then add to mixer alternately with milk, starting with the flour and ending with the flour. Mix in vanilla. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

GRANDMOTHER'S POUND CAKE II



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This recipe is over 100 years old and is the original kind of pound cake: it contains 1 pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour and contains no salt, baking powder or flavoring (but flavoring such as vanilla extract or almond extract can be added if desired!)

Provided by WHOLEGRAINWOMAN

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 - 8x4 inch loaf pans, then line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. After removing them from the oven, immediately loosen cake edges with a knife. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans. Strip off the parchment paper and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 103.7 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

MAMA'S POUND CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Mama's Pound Cake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and shortening for 2 minutes at medium speed or until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar. This step should take around 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time beating just until the yellow disappears. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Stir in the extracts and pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake one hour and 15 minutes or until a tester inserted hear the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan 12 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

MAMA CAKE



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"My great-grandmother used to make this delicious pound cake on a weekly basis," writes Tonya Peele of Wake Forest, North Carolina. Makeover Mama Cake tastes just as good as the original! We think Tonya and her family will enjoy this recipe for years to come.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring, optional
3 cups self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan and lightly sprinkle with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the evaporated milk, water, extracts and food coloring if desired; add to the creamed mixture alternately with flour, beating well after each addition., Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

MOM'S FAMOUS POUND CAKE



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This is my dad's all time favorite cake-he wants it for his birthday, Father's day--any excuse will do! Another cake my relatives ask my mom to make for them in lieu of Christmas gifts! It is a family favorite!!

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 cake, 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, at room temperature--no substitute
1/2 cup shortening (i.e. crisco)
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring

Steps:

  • Cream butter, shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
  • Add baking powder,vanilla and lemon flavorings; mix well.
  • Add 1/3 of the flour and 1/3 of the milk; stir well.
  • Repeat until all the milk and flour are added and well combined.
  • Bake in prepared (greased/floured) tube pan at 350 degrees for 75 to 90 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean when inserted in center of cake.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter come together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, making the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking: This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

My Mama's Pound Cake is a classic Southern recipe that is sure to please everyone. It is a dense, moist cake with a rich, buttery flavor. The cake is easy to make and can be dressed up or down with different frosting or toppings. Whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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